Indoor Pools

Indoor Swimming Pool Design, Construction & installation

Installing an indoor pool in the UK is a very attractive option. Here at Compass we have devised several ways to make enjoying your pool all year round as easy as possible. All Compass indoor swimming pools far exceed the building regulations set out in Part L for insulated pools, saving you hundreds of pounds in heating costs a year. Click here to read more about Part L.

Installation into an existing building

If you are looking to install an indoor pool inside an existing building, be aware that this is usually a more expensive option than constructing a new building for your pool. The main reason for this is that your current building will likely need to be underpinned if your pool is going to be positioned within 2m of external or supporting walls. We also install our pool as a whole shell, meaning that we would require access the size of the pool’s cross profile (normally about 4m x 1.8m), although this may not be a problem if you are installing sliding doors at the same time. You will need to work with an external contractor in this instance to provide us with a ready excavated hole and access to get the shell in.

Installation into a new building (built by contractor)

If you are going to construct a new building for the pool, your pool is typically installed first and its housing is built around it. The process normally goes as follows;

Contractor excavates for foundations of building

Contractor pours foundations

Contractor or Compass excavate the pool (to specification)

Compass install pool shell and pipework, fill with water

Compass board over the pool

Contractor constructs building, without decorative finishes but including power

Installation into a Compass Built Building

Compass has worked with one of the UK’s premier outdoor building manufacturers to develop a package designed specifically around our indoor swimming pools. These modern buildings, built from structurally reinforced panels and clad in beautiful cedar, are the perfect accompaniment to a Compass pool. Indoor pool packages start from £120,000 – for more detailed information about the indoor swimming pool cost, give us a call. Your indoor pool construction will be managed exclusively by Compass, or one of our approved local suppliers.

Install a sliding dome cover

There are two options when installing a sliding dome cover; either a full-height dome or a low-profile dome. Either option will help you reduce you running costs, and let you to enjoy your pool all year round; keeping the water temperature contained in winter, and allowing you to simply slide back the cover to swim outdoors in warmer months. Both types of indoor swimming pool design can be integrated or attached to the house. Planning permission on this type of enclosure is not normally required, although you should always check with your local planning office as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and small gardens may be affected.